Here’s one of the best short video introduction to memory techniques that I can think of. See someone with no training at all manage to learn the title of 83 Oscar winning movies in a short amount of time. Try those techniques yourselves to memorize anything you might be interested in. All you need is a little bit of patience and imagination: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1ycE5Ydb3U

“Moonwalking with Einstein – the Art and Science of Remembering Everything” is a fascinating overview of the world of memory. I honestly think the book should be a must-read for everyone, even if you don’t care about improving your memory. If you haven’t read it, well it’s your loss, but at least read this article: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/02/20/magazine/mind-secrets.html?_r=1&

Website of Alex Mullen, medical student and current world memory champion: http://mullenmemory.com/ Alex is doing a terrific job promoting the use of memory techniques for studies and for learning. Check out his video tutorials and FAQ for good instructions on how to use the art of memory for though subjects like medicine..

On http://artofmemory.com/ you’ll find much more information than you’ll ever need about the world of memory techniques. This is probably the most popular and complete site on the subject. Click on “Learn” on the top right corner. Be sure to also check http://www.memory-sports.com/

What’s called the linking method can serve as an alternative or a complement to memory palaces. Basically every element is “linked” is some imaginative way to the previous and and the following elements inside some short story. This story can be built with or without using a memory palace. Practicing the linking method can be a very good creativity exercise. Here’s a nice example of how it can work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cpg3RUsGDY Please note that stories you’ve built yourself should be much easier to remember than those built by others.